Food for thought:
a special day of the dead celebration
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Food for Thought, was a collaboration between ITZATNA Arts and Coffing Works.
Guests were invited to take a guided tour of our Stamp Room, discover how the Mexicans honour their ancestors, taste traditional festival foods, enjoy a film exploring the customs behind the annual ceremonies, and participate in a discussion on how we can honour our loved ones who have died. Alfredo Hau shared the customs of his home village in the Mayan Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and served freshly made fare, including tamales and corn cake. This event celebrated the Day of the Dead, a tradition that originated in Mexico but is now observed worldwide. Families come together for a joyful celebration in remembrance of friends and family who have passed away. After dinner, attendees joined an informal discussion over cakes and drinks, facilitated by BrumYODO, a community interest company founded to promote open and honest conversations around death and dying. We explored what we can learn from the Day of the Dead and how we can celebrate the lives of those we have loved and lost. |
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